Conover v. Hall

Opinion

TOBRINER, J.

Once again we are called upon to determine the validity of a state welfare provision enacted as part of the Welfare Reform Act of 1971. 1 In this case we examine section 11451.6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, which establishes a standard $50 per month work-expense allowance for all expenses other than child care expenses, regardless of a recipient’s actual employment-related expenses. 2

Plaintiffs, recipients of aid to families with dependent children (AFDC) whose monthly work-related expenses regularly exceed $50, initiated this action on their own behalf and on…